Skoda launched the BS6-updated Rapid in May 2020 and reintroduced the base-spec Rider variant. The same model is available in discontinued and therefore the Rider Plus has become the new base-spec variant of the sedan. Here’s a glance at the updated variant-wise pricing:
| Variant | Price |
| Rider MT | Rs 7.49 lakh (Discontinued) |
| Rider Plus MT | Rs 7.99 lakh |
| Rider Plus AT | Rs 9.49 lakh |
| Ambition MT | Rs 9.99 lakh |
| Ambition AT | Rs 11.29 lakh |
| Onyx MT | Rs 10.19 lakh |
| Onyx AT | Rs 11.49 lakh |
| Style MT | Rs 11.49 lakh |
| Style AT | Rs 12.99 lakh |
| Monte Carlo MT | Rs 11.79 lakh |
| Monte Carlo AT | Rs 13.29 lakh |
Following the launch of the BS6-updated Skoda Rapid. The carmaker had to halt its bookings because of its popularity. It launched a follow-up variant, the Rider Plus, in July 2020.
The Rapid is now priced from Rs 7.99 lakh to Rs 13.29 lakh. Skoda had priced the Rider variant at Rs 7.49 lakh, which was even cheaper than the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Turbo which is priced from Rs 7.75 lakh. Even with a starting price of Rs 7.99 lakh now, the Rapid continues to stay the foremost affordable sedan in its segment.
While the now-discontinued Rider variant was offered with an equivalent 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine (110PS/175Nm) as its other variant siblings, it came mated only to a 6-speed MT gearbox. Skoda offers an optional 6-speed converter unit from the new base-spec Rider Plus variant onwards.
Skoda had equipped the entry-level Rider with basic comforts to a powerful degree, which was a part of its value-for-money appeal.This included auto AC, a 2-DIN sound system with four speakers and Bluetooth connectivity for calling functions, and front and rear charging sockets. A 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system was added to the feature list on the newer variant. Higher variants of the sedan get the larger 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Rider variant got the quality safety features also within the sort of dual front airbags, ABS and rear parking sensors.
The Rapid rivals the fifth-gen Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna, Toyota Yaris, and therefore the VW Vento. Skoda is predicted to unveil the India-spec second-gen Rapid sometime in 2021 and launch it soon after.